Carl Icahn now officially owns the Trump Taj Mahal and The Trump Plaza. The deal was signed on Friday, Feb 26. Icahn acquired the two Boardwalk properties thru a bankruptcy reorganization. Icahn is well known for his prowess at buying distressed properties at fire-sale prices and turning them around. On March 8, 2010, a group of […]
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Atlantic City Mayor Don Guardian’s Speech Regarding A Possible State Takeover from February 22, 2016. Good afternoon. When I ran for office three years ago, I promised to be a diplomat on behalf of Atlantic City, leading without arrogance or vindictiveness. There is no question that Atlantic City needs to work cooperatively with the State to
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The State of New Jersey could be days away from assuming functions, powers, and privileges of the City of Atlantic City government for five years. Even though Mayor Don Guardian laid off 300 city workers and cut $50 million out of the budget, it’s apparently still not enough. The looming $170 million owed to Borgata has made
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Historic Gardner’s Basin is celebrating it’s 40th birthday this year. Gardner’s Basin is owned by the City of Atlantic City. The Historic Waterfront Foundation leases and runs it. It was developed using some funding from Green Acres grants that are earmarked for creating and protecting open space. Bars and Restaurants, Crafter’s Village, Atlantic City Aquarium make up
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Bart Blatstein ready to strike again in Atlantic City. Plans are in motion for the owner of Showboat, Playground Pier, and a nice chunk of the Inlet waterfront to transform historic Garden Pier. Located across from the shuttered Revel & Showboat casino properties, Garden Pier is situated at New Jersey and the Boardwalk. It’s now
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The ABC Television Network will broadcast the 2017, 2018, and 2019 Miss America Competitions live from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. “We are pleased to announce our new three-year deal to broadcast the national competition live from Atlantic City, the birthplace of Miss America,” said Sam Haskell, III, MAO’s Executive Chairman & CEO. “We have
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Miss America will keep Atlantic City as her home base for the next three years, even if it will cost $4 million a year. ‘More than our money’s worth’ said CRDA’s John Palmieri, pointing to the high profile, national attention Atlantic City will receive with this 3 year deal. Live TV remote on New Year’s
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Miss America already did a new deal with the ABC TV network. Miss A was in a good position with the Television network. They had one million additional viewers for their last, pageant broadcast emanating from Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall. Sen. Jim Whelan is against the idea of investing $4 mil into this classic spectacle.
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Need a positive pick-me-up about Atlantic City? Head down to the Inlet area, down by the Flagship high-rise. Plenty of activity in the re-development of this premium piece of Atlantic City. The new Boardwalk and seawall project is moving along with a planned completion date of Summer 2017. See Pics. [foogallery id=”31255″]
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WATCH VIDEO from 6 ABC Action News > Nearly a year ago, Atlantic City council members were stripped of their take-home cars, and were told to only use them for official business. Leading the charge was Atlantic City Councilman George Tibbitt who, even back in 2012, voluntarily agreed to turn in his city car. So
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